enslave -
To control someone completely, limiting their freedom.
In history, millions of people were enslaved and denied basic human rights.
verb
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Friendly
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gab -
Talk, typically at length, about trivial matters
Having no use for small talk, Robert would roll his eyes as soon as the people around him would gab endlessly.
verb
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Aggressive
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nab -
To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal
The police nabbed the person who tried to blow up the World Trade Center 1993, when he went to the car rental to get back his deposit for the van he had blown up.
noun
See verb
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Disorganized
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sprawl -
An ungainly or carelessly relaxed position in which one's arms and legs are spread out
After work, Terry would sit on the couch and have his body end up in a lazy sprawl.
verb
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Body
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throb -
To steadily alternative between a large and small size
Bill saw on the monitor that his heart was throbbing with a regular rhythm.
adjective
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Wet
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moisturized -
To make something, especially the skin, less dry.
As a person gets older, it is important to use creams to keep the skin moisturized to minimize getting visible cracks and creases.
adjective
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Energy
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feisty -
Lively, aggressive, determined, courageous, animated, energetic, and spirited
Oodles, Carla's new puppy, was feisty and nipped at her whenever she tried to pick him up.
noun
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War
Url
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bulwark -
A defensive wall
The soldiers had planned to attack, but the bulwark fortification that the enemy had built around themselves was too high to climb, and there didn't seem to be any way over, around, or through.
noun
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Angry
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fury -
Wild or violent anger
When Jason stole his toys, Zeke was filled with fury.
noun
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Boring
Url
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cliché -
An overused phrase or expression that has lost its originality or impact.
His speech was full of clichés, so it didn’t convince anyone or leave a strong impression.
noun
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Inward
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blush -
A reddening of the face as a sign of embarrassment or shame
One of the many emojis available features a smiling face with a blush to indicate receiving flattery.
verb
See noun
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Wet
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splash -
Cause (liquid) to strike or fall on something in irregular drops
The bartender dropped an ice cubs in the full glass, causing it to splash all over him.
